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TRM303: Strategic Human Resource Management

Module Title Strategic Human Resource Management
Module Code TRM303
Module Tutor Jon Travers
School Leisure
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass TRM203
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description The module brings together the management of human resources as a function of management and the specialist role of the HR manager within the leisure industries.
Indicative Syllabus Drawing on the students' experiences, previous study and academic theory topical issues are studied as well as practical approaches to strategic HR planning, performance management and the wider implications of the labour market.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Critically review how the modern approaches to the management of HR contributes to business objectives
b) Evaluate the implications of the economic, political, social and technological factors, which impact upon the management of human resources in the leisure industries
c) Creatively apply techniques appertaining to employee resourcing, employee relations and employee development.
d) Exercise judgment within a working knowledge of employment legislation and the concept of diversity.



ii. Skills
Students will be given the opportunity to develop their key skills in the following areas during the course of this module:
Area 2: Communication and literacy
Area 3: Problem solving
Area 4: Independent learning and working
Area 5: Working with others

Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/student contact 18% (inc. visiting speakers, problem solving cases)
Student private study 82%

Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 50% Coursework: Report: 1500 words or equivalent
002: 50% Written Exam: End of year, seen, closed book: 1.50 hours
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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